Unity
Game Development
The engine behind Hollow Knight, Cuphead, and thousands of indie hits. Learn to build real games with the industry's most popular game engine and C# programming.
What They'll Learn
Professional game development skills using the same engine as real studios.
C# Programming
Learn one of the world's most in-demand languages. Variables, classes, inheritance, and object-oriented programming -- the real deal.
2D Game Development
Build platformers, top-down shooters, puzzle games, and more. Sprite animation, tilemaps, and 2D physics.
3D Game Development
Create first-person, third-person, and open-world games. Terrain, lighting, materials, and camera systems.
Physics & Collisions
Rigidbodies, colliders, raycasting, and triggers. Make objects move, bounce, break, and interact realistically.
Animation & VFX
Animator controllers, blend trees, particle systems, and post-processing. Make your games look and feel polished.
Portfolio Building
Every project becomes part of a portfolio. Students leave with playable games they can show to schools, colleges, and future employers.
Progression Levels
From first-time coder to portfolio-ready game developer.
Game Starter
- +Unity Editor basics and navigation
- +Simple 2D games with visual scripting
- +Introduction to C# syntax
- +Build and share a complete game
Game Builder
- +Object-oriented C# programming
- +2D and 3D game mechanics
- +Physics, animation, and UI systems
- +Multi-level games with save systems
Game Developer
- +Advanced C# patterns and architecture
- +Shader programming and visual effects
- +AI and pathfinding systems
- +Portfolio-ready projects for university applications
Why Unity?
The world's most-used game engine, and the best stepping stone into a tech career.
Industry Standard
Over 50% of all mobile and indie games are built in Unity. Learning it now gives your child a genuine head start.
C# Opens Doors
C# isn't just for games. It powers enterprise software, web apps, and cloud services. It's one of the most hireable skills in tech.
2D and 3D
Unity handles both 2D and 3D development. Start simple with 2D platformers, then progress to full 3D worlds when ready.
Free to Use
Unity is free for learners and indie developers. Your child can keep building at home between sessions at no cost.
Course Details & Accreditation
Unity Beginner Level Course Structure (AQA Accredited)▼
This beginner-friendly course walks participants through the full development cycle: from installing Unity to building and playing your own interactive scene. Over 6-14 weekly sessions (60-90 minutes each), learners will:
- Navigate the Unity Editor and build their first scene
- Create and control 3D objects
- Write simple C# scripts to add player movement and interactions
- Use lights, cameras, and physics to bring their world to life
- Build a playable project to share with friends or family
Participants take home their own playable Unity project, an AQA certificate of completion, and guidance on how to keep learning.
AQA Unit Award Scheme accredited across up to 4 modules | Centre Number: 84612
Where is the Unity course available?▼
Currently available at all Player Ready venues: Truro, Exeter, Taunton, Plymouth, and Portsmouth. An online version is also available via our Online Mentoring team for remote access.
Format can be in-person clubs, 1:1 sessions, or part of our Alternative Provision and Post-16 curriculum.
What past students say▼
"I had no idea I could make a game this quickly. The sessions were so fun!" -- Oliver, 13
"Now I want to be a game developer when I grow up." -- Ella, 12
Build Your First Game
First session free. Your child will have a playable game prototype before they know it.